Head of Sustainability

About this Employer Prestigious employer in Hong Kong with a brand which is reputable for its high-end and premium properties. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Lead to drive the organization’s carbon neutrality roadmap, operational decarbonisation, and campus-wide sustainability initiatives. Working alongside senior leadership and academic units, you will translate net-zero targets into measurable outcomes — from energy reduction and waste management to green financing and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Carbon & Energy Strategy Lead implementation of the carbon neutrality roadmap toward the 2045 target Deliver measurable emissions reductions (benchmark: 38% reduction, 290,000 tons CO₂, 270 million kWh saved – at portfolio scale) Identify, fund, and execute decarbonisation projects (e.g., hydrogen from ammonia, carbon credits, trading schemes) Secure internal and external funding for sustainability initiatives (reference: HK$68M secured at institutional level) Governance & Reporting Establish or support governance bodies such as a Carbon Neutrality Committee Strengthen ESG disclosure aligned with TCFD, GRI, CDP, DJSI, GRESB, MSCI Publish annual Sustainability/ESG Reports and track KPIs against science-based targets Campus Operations & Behavioural Change Oversee waste reduction, recycling programmes, and reverse vending machines Drive engagement platforms such as GreenCoin (target: thousands of active users) Improve recycling/recovery rates (reference: from 16% to 23% achieved previously) Reduce general solid waste generation year-on-year (reference: 4% reduction achieved) Green Finance & Sustainable Procurement Support sustainability-linked loans / green bonds (reference: US$1.9B in loans + US$500M green bond experience) Integrate sustainability criteria into group procurement and technical services Research & Living Lab Collaboration Partner with academic organizations on decarbonisation research projects Translate research into group-level pilot projects (green hydrogen, carbon credits, trading schemes) Building Certifications & Technical Oversight Lead BEAM Plus EB, LEED, BEAM Pro, and other green building certifications Apply energy modelling, thermal modelling, and dynamic simulation to properties retrofits Required Qualifications & Experience Education Master’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, or a related field Professional Experience 12+ years in corporate sustainability, energy management, or built-environment decarbonisation 5+ years in a leadership role within a large portfolio (university campus, property, or corporate real estate) Proven track record of delivering double-digit percentage emissions reductions at portfolio scale Technical Skills Carbon accounting, energy auditing, and science-based target setting Green building certifications: LEED AP, BEAM Pro, BEAM Plus EB Familiarity with TCFD, GRI, CDP, DJSI, GRESB, MSCI ESG ratings Energy modelling tools (dynamic thermal modelling, carbon analysis) Soft Skills & Mindset Strong stakeholder coordination across academic, operations, and finance teams Change management and sustainability engagement (e.g., GreenCoin, student/staff programmes) Excellent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (native/bilingual proficiency preferred) This is an excellent opportunity to work for a client that continually promotes within and offers the potential for strong career growth throughout the organisation In return, the selected candidate will be offered a permanent position and receive a highly attractive salary package alongside market leading benefits with performance bonus. If you are interested in this position, please send your updated resume to application @ rectrix-group.com Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies. All information received will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment-related purposes.